Renowned Sydney artist Michael Johnson lists his grand Paddington pad for $4.3 million

Award-winning Sydney artist Michael Johnson and his wife Margot have listed their grand Paddington pad with an asking price of $4.3 million.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom terrace with nine-foot-high ceilings is adorned with large-scale paintings on almost every wall.

The house also features a home art studio where Johnson painted his award-winning piece Oceania, which is now in the Art Gallery of NSW.

The house, Cawdor, was built in the 1880s facing a leafy street square with two private parks, creating an atmosphere that harks back to London in the 1960s.

The prestigious address, which has hosted many art world soirees, even housed the country’s first Labor prime minister next door.

Daughter Anna Johnson said her parents created a bohemian space, bringing back the loft-living aesthetics to the house after having lived in New York for several years.

The couple bought the property for its high ceilings, according to McGrath Double Bay lead listing agent Benjamin Goodwin.

“The reason they bought it was because they can fit beautiful pieces of art on the walls. It’s a really emotive home. It’s a display of art,” Mr Goodwin said.

“Every wall has a beautiful statement piece on it. It almost has a gallery vibe. It’s very special.”

The couple purchased the 165-square-metre block in 2012 for $2.235 million and have since renovated the property to meet creative and family needs while keeping its heritage alive.

The property features a French marble fireplace in the formal sitting room and french doors opening into a modern, sunlit kitchen.

The pair have decided to sell to live between their Woollahra property and the countryside.

It is being sold through Mr Goodwin and Ray White TRG co-listing agent Evan Williams.